Object Details
- Description (Brief)
- A celluloid novelty comb in the shape of a penguin. The penguin's head pulls out to reveal a comb made of imitation tortoiseshell. The holder is marked "France" and "Alain Saint . . ."
- Description
- Celluloid comb in a delightful penguin-shaped case. The “Alain / Saint-Joanis” inscription refers to a French design firm that began in business in 1876.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- date made
- ca 1930
- Physical Description
- cellulose nitrate (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 10 cm x 4.2 cm x .5 cm; 3 15/16 in x 1 5/8 in x 3/16 in
- overall: 5/16 in x 1 3/4 in x 4 in; .79375 cm x 4.445 cm x 10.16 cm
- Object Name
- comb
